CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
About the role
As a CBRE Plumber, you will be responsible for general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What you’ll do
- Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot the water and medical gas supply and distribution system.
- Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
- Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using a plumber’s snake, vacuum plunger, or jet washer.
- Assist other staff members or contractors on projects or equipment installations.
- Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
- Provide training to other staff members so they can perform light plumbing maintenance and repair.
- Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed.
- Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed.
- Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements.
- Complete all HSE programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
- Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury to management.
What you’ll need
- High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required. Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred. Valid Driver’s License required. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
- Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Why CBRE?
We value a culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we thrive in.
Competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, and more that start 1st of the month. Internal advancement available after 6 month mark.
- FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list.
- Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- Plumbing: 4 years (Preferred)
- JCAHO: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Journeyman Plumber (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newport News, VA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newport News, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
